Pop icon Rihanna Shares Her Unexpected Go-To Karaoke Song, and it’s not what most fans would expect. While speaking to Capital at the premiere of The Smurfs, where she lends her voice to Smurfette, Rihanna stuck with the theme of the night—blue. When asked about her favorite karaoke track, the global superstar revealed it was “Burning Blue” by Mariah the Scientist, a relatively new song released in May.
The unexpected shoutout from Rihanna quickly reached Mariah, who was thrilled by the recognition. “I felt like I have been waiting on this, okay? I was waiting on her to just say something, you know, tip her hat at me one time,” Mariah responded excitedly. She continued, “That was the first time I’ve heard her acknowledge me in any aspect, so I’m appreciative. Hey Rihanna. Look, I love you down. Call me, message me, anything.”
Baby No. 3 on the Way
In addition to the karaoke surprise, Rihanna has been making headlines for another major life update—she’s expecting her third child with partner A$AP Rocky. The announcement came in typical Rihanna fashion: stylish and bold. She revealed the news while attending the Met Gala in May, where she showed up fashionably late, cradling a visible baby bump in a stunning outfit.
Though Rihanna didn’t stop to chat with reporters at the event, A$AP Rocky—who was a co-chair for the evening—shared a bit of joy on the red carpet. “It is time to just show the people what we were cooking up,” he said, hinting at both fashion and family.
Rocky added warmly, “I’m glad everybody’s happy for us because we’re definitely happy.”
Will the Baby Be Named A$AP Joe?
One interesting tidbit that’s resurfaced is a playful promise Rihanna and Rocky made to their lawyer Joe Tacopina. After Rocky was found not guilty in his shooting trial, Tacopina shared with Extra that the couple had joked about naming their next child “A$AP Joe” in his honor.
“They grabbed me and they said, ‘Listen, our next baby is A$AP Joe,’” Tacopina recalled. He laughed, saying he told the couple, “I’m gonna hold you to that.”
While it remains to be seen whether they’ll follow through, fans are certainly amused by the idea.
Rihanna Loves Rocky Even More as a Father
Rihanna has never been shy about expressing her admiration for A$AP Rocky, especially when it comes to his parenting. In a heartfelt interview with Access Hollywood last year, she gushed about how much seeing Rocky as a father has deepened her love for him.
“I love him differently as a dad,” she said. “This is major, major like — it’s a turn on. It’s just like, ‘Wow! What a leader, what a great, patient, loving [dad].’”
With baby number three on the way, it’s clear the couple is growing their family with joy and intention.
And while fans eagerly await the name reveal, one thing’s for sure—Rihanna Shares Her Unexpected Go-To Karaoke Song is just another reminder of how unpredictable, real, and refreshingly fun she continues to be.
